Breakfast, lunch and snack can be important learning times during the daily schedule. Sitting and
talking with children allows them the opportunity to describe events and share feelings and
information. Listening skills are also enhanced through conversational “give and take”. In addition to
language development, meals offer adults the opportunity to model correct table behavior and to
reinforce social skills in the children.
Breakfast, lunch and snack can be important learning times during the daily schedule. Sitting and
talking with children allows them the opportunity to describe events and share feelings and
information. Listening skills are also enhanced through conversational “give and take”. In addition to
language development, meals offer adults the opportunity to model correct table behavior and to
reinforce social skills in the children.